Court says Mississippi can't count late ballots but the ruling doesn't affect Nov. 5 vote
A conservative federal court on Friday said Mississippi cannot count mail-in ballots that arrive shortly after Election Day, although the decision was not expected to affect the Nov. 5 election. While the appellate judges firmly asserted that counting late ballots violates federal law,
Mississippi ballot receipt law struck down by court. Swing state Nevada has similar law
An appeals court struck down a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots to be received five days after the election. Many states have similar laws.
Mississippi’s Absentee Ballot Law Is Overturned
The law required officials to count absentee ballots received by mail up to five days after Election Day. It’s unclear if the ruling will affect the current election.
Late Mail Ballots in Mississippi Ruled Illegal in GOP Challenge
A federal appeals court ruled that Mississippi’s acceptance of mail ballots after Election Day violates US law, but sent the question about whether its decision will apply to the Nov. 5 presidential contest back to a lower court judge.
US Appeals Court Rejects Mississippi Law on Late-Arriving Mail-In Ballots
A U.S. appeals court on Friday sided with Republicans by finding a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted if they are received up to five days after an election ran afoul of federal law stipulating when Election Day occurs.
Appeals court overturns state's law and says all ballots must be received by Election Day
An appeals court changed a long-standing precedent in Mississippi that allowed ballots postmarked on Election Day to still be counted. "Congress statutorily designated a singular 'day for the election' of members of Congress and the appointment of presidential electors.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Mississippi on Election Day
Voters in Mississippi will cast their ballots on Nov. 5 in the race for the White House, U.S. Senate and U.S. House ...
Trump-appointed appeals court judges say Mississippi’s post-election mail ballot receipt violates federal law
A panel of three Donald Trump-appointed judges said Friday that Mississippi was violating federal law by counting mail ...
Mississippi’s new PSC energized by nuclear power, tepid over renewables
As the world looks towards alternative energy forms to balance an increased demand with the need to limit carbon emissions, ...
Mississippi River dries up again at worst time for US farmers
The Mississippi River is suffering from low waters for the third straight autumn, a crucial time of year when American ...
What will it cost Mississippi residents traveling to NOLA for the Taylor Swift Eras Tour?
Taylor Swift has officially entered the last leg of her global Eras Tour. After a three-show run in Miami, Swift will travel ...
Five keys to victory for Mississippi State against Arkansas
Mississippi State (1-6, 0-4 Southeastern Conference) continues its homestand Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium against Arkansas ...
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Mississippi State football tickets vs Texas A&M: Best prices for remaining available seats
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football's longest homestand of the season begins this week. The Bulldogs (1-5, 0-3 SEC) ...
No. 18 Mississippi and Oklahoma meet with both slumping teams seeking rebound wins
The 18th-ranked Rebels (5-2, 1-2 Southeastern Conference) enter Saturday’s game having lost two of their last three games, by ...
5th Circuit drops October surprise over Mississippi’s election ballot rules
A U.S. federal appeals court ruled against Mississippi’s mail ballot law that allows election officials to count ballots that ...